It is believed that the development of individual breeds took place in narrow geographic areas, corresponding to the performance required in these regions.

Wikipedia articles for individual breeds should describe what are considered faults in that particular breed.

The Andalusian has been recognized as an individual breed since the 15th century, and its conformation has changed very little over the centuries.

At intervals throughout the year, free supplements are issued with the weekly newspaper, dealing with individual breeds, groups of breeds or special topics.

Actions to limit the use of popular sires have been recommended to reduce the loss of genetic diversity in individual breeds.

Also see articles about individual dog breeds for more on the health, breeding, and use issues of individual breeds.

There are several individual breeds of Coonhound:

Originally considered a subtype of the Ardennes, it was recognized as an individual breed with the opening of a studbook in 1903.

A cultivar is a cross-breed of two different varieties of grass and aims to combine certain traits taken from each individual breed.

Also see articles about individual breeds for more on health issues of individual breeds.